Skip to main content
E.S.P.

E.S.P.

9.9
A claimed ability to know things without using the normal senses
  • noun
translation icon : percepción extrasensorial
  • Many people claim to have E.S.P. and believe they can sense things others cannot.

Examples

  • Scientific studies have tried to prove the existence of E.S.P., but with little success.

  • The psychic was famous for her alleged E.S.P. abilities during investigations.

  • Many people believe in E.S.P..

  • Do you think E.S.P. is real?

  • Many people claim to have E.S.P. and believe they can sense things others cannot.

  • Scientific studies have tried to prove the existence of E.S.P., but they have not found conclusive evidence.

  • The psychic was celebrated for her remarkable E.S.P. abilities, particularly in demonstrating her skills during live performances.

Synonyms

sixth sense
vsE.S.P.
17 7.6

A natural feeling that tells you things without using sight, hearing, touch, smell, or taste

is a claim about external non sensory information rather than inner feeling
ESP
vsE.S.P.
14 8.8

The claimed ability to know things without using the five usual senses

is the same meaning but written with dots between letters
clairvoyance
vsE.S.P.
5 9.8

A claimed ability to know about people, places, or events without using the usual senses

is the general label for the same ability without stressing a special power
second sight
vsE.S.P.
  • Literature
3 9.9

To see or know things before they happen

is broader and covers any non sensory information gain, not only future sight
1 8.7

A supposed ability to know things without using the normal senses

is the abbreviated dotted form used as a short label

Surface Forms

E.S.P. singular
ESPs plural

Etymology

The word E.S.P. stands for extra- 'outside', sensory 'senses', and perception 'awareness'. A helpful way to remember it is that E.S.P. means a supposed 'extra' or 'sixth sense' that lets someone know things beyond the normal five senses.